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news and notes J. J. Keller Unveils New Handbook Created Exclusively for Hazmat Drivers J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.® proudly announces its latest publication – Hazmat Handbook: The Complete Guide for CMV Drivers. This compact handbook was created exclusively for hazmat drivers and provides answers to key safety and compliance questions. Written by hazmat experts to serve as a convenient take-along resource, the handbook covers essential information that ensures the safe transportation of hazardous materials. It provides best practices, practical how-to information and plain-English explanations of complex and confusing hazmat regulations. Hazmat Handbook: The Complete Guide for CMV Drivers contains a complete overview of driver responsibilities and serves as both a training guide and a reference for every step from pickup to post-delivery. The book includes FAQs in every chapter for quick and easy access to the answers to commonly asked questions; its printed tabs help drivers find information fast; and its compact size fits into most cubbyholes in a cab, keeping it easily within reach. For more information, visit jjkeller.com and search "Hazmat Handbook." TRP Introduces New Line of Clutch Replacement Parts TRP announces a new line of durable clutch replacement components including clutch brakes, pilot bearings, clutch release yokes and clutch installation kits. "TRP offers a wide breadth of clutch replacement components to meet the needs of all commercial vehicle operators, regardless of the make or application," said Jeff Hughes, TRP development manager. Among the components offered, the new line features hinged locking clutch brakes and high temperature pilot bearings that withstand hotter temperatures. The hinged locking clutch brakes, including torque limiting and two-piece clutch brakes, are available in 1 3/4-inch and 2-inch sizes. "The purpose of the clutch brake is to slow down or stop the transmission input shaft from rotating when the clutch pedal is depressed," said Hughes. "With hinged locking clutch brakes, truck operators can replace worn or damaged clutch brakes without the added expense of removing the transmission. And by using TRP, truck operators get durable replacements that meet or exceed OEM standards." TRP also offers standard pilot bearings and high-temperature pilot bearings for hightorque engines that operate at low RPMs and higher temperatures. The pilot bearings come in 2.833-inch by 1.179-inch and 2.440-inch by .985-inch sizes. "The grease in high-temperature pilot bearings is specially formulated to increase product life, exceeding the engine manufacturer's requirements," Hughes said. "For heavy haulers, loggers and other operators who use trucks with high-torque engines, TRP high-temperature pilot bearings are the clear choice." For more information visit www.trpparts.com, or call or visit a preferred authorized TRP retailer, which includes Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships. Owner Operator Larry / Owner operator/ August 2013 / / 48 OO 0813 edit.indd 48 7/8/13 11:54 AM